OBITUARY: Calvin R. “Buck” Shirley

Calvin R. “Buck” Shirley, 75, of 244 W. Second St., Waynesboro, Pa., passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at his home. His death was unexpected and attributed to natural causes.

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Posted Dec. 19, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Updated Dec 19, 2012 at 9:56 AM

Posted Dec. 19, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Updated Dec 19, 2012 at 9:56 AM

Calvin R. “Buck” Shirley, 75, of 244 W. Second St., Waynesboro, Pa., passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at his home. His death was unexpected and attributed to natural causes.

Born Sept. 22, 1937, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Howard Shirley and Pearl Shirley Wills.

Mr. Shirley worked in construction for many years and prior to his retirement in 1999, he had been employed at Fresh Express, Greencastle, Pa.

He enjoyed fishing, watching football and westerns and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR.

Mr. Shirley is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sandra (Greene) Shirley; five children, Tammy Bricker, Calvin Shirley, John Shirley, Troy Shirley and Kevin Shirley, all of Waynesboro; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Henderson of Hagerstown, Md., and Helen Clark of Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; three brothers, Jim Shirley, Charles Shirley and Pabb Wills, all of Berkeley Springs; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his stepfather, Virgil Wills; one sister; and one brother.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, with Pastor Dwan Newsome officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Lung Association, South Central PA Chapter, 3001 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011.